The Pet Industry

A Snapshot of the Industry
• More than half of households in Europe,
North America and Australia keep pets.
• That’s over 150 million homes in which half
a billion people come into contact with pets.
• 100’s of millions of members of the public
visit pet stores each year.
• The pet industry employs many people and
contribute significant tax revenues to
exchequers. For instance, in Europe, several
hundred thousand people are employed and
the industry is estimated to provide tax
revenues of more than €10 billion per year.
The Pet Industry Association of Australia (PIAA)
piaa.net.au
-The only trade body within Australia with over 800
members
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Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council Canada
(PIJAC Canada)
www.pijaccanada.com
- Addressing the issue of invasive alien
species in Canada since 1998.
- Over 500 members and regularly
reaching thousands of pet related businesses across the
country.
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Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC USA)
www.pijac.org
- For more than 40 years PIJAC has represented the pet
industry on the State, Federal and International levels
through advocacy, education and information. PIJAC
membership is open to all segments of the pet industry,
and organizations affiliated with
companion animal ownership and welfare.
• Pets are good for peoples’ health. A study in
Germany identified that pet keepers visit
doctors less frequently than others in the
population, saving €5.5 billion per year.
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